Preparing for M&A Success – Part 2
How to Accurately Assess the Value of Your Dealership
Performing dealership valuations requires examining adjusted assets, liabilities and intangible value to reach a final determination
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Curt Kleoppel
Curt has worked with Regional Association in the farm equipment and hardware industries for 41 years. Currently CFO for North American Equipment Dealers Association and President of Equipment Dealer Consulting, LLC. Equipment Dealer Consulting, LLC has been a longtime partner with Western Equipment Dealers Association and provides accounting, audit, valuations and tax services to members of the Association.
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